Category: Library Facilities & services

Level 6 has reopened

Sunlight beaming across study desks and chairs on Level 6 of Northampton Square Library, with the PC room in the background.

Good news! Level 6 of the Northampton Square Library is open again following building and maintenance work over the summer.   New windows have been installed across Levels 5 and 6, and along with the replacement radiators also put in throughout the Library, this represents the latest set of works aimed at improving your study…Continue Reading Level 6 has reopened

Summer building works – closure of Levels 5 and 6

Northampton Square in summer

This summer building works are being carried out to replace windows on Levels 5 and 6 of the Northampton Square Library. Silent study Levels 5 and 6 of Northampton Square Library will be closed from Monday 17th July.  The rest of the library will be open with silent study on Level 4, quiet study on…Continue Reading Summer building works – closure of Levels 5 and 6

Multi-Factor Authentication enabled for Library Services

A screenshot of a login window with a City logo, requesting to enter a verification code sent to a phone number.

By the end of day on Wednesday 5th July City’s Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) will have been enabled for all Library resources. MFA is already active for Library room bookings, appointments and workshops. MFA for the Library’s online resources will be enabled today, 4th July. MFA for your Library account will be enabled on Wednesday afternoon,…Continue Reading Multi-Factor Authentication enabled for Library Services

Northampton Square Library closure on 17th June

Desks in the Law library

Northampton Square Library will be closed all day on Saturday 17th June. This is to allow the safe removal of surplus telecommunications equipment on the roof of the University Building, which requires a crane lift. Alternative study spaces can be found in Law Library and Business Library: https://libraryservices.city.ac.uk/about/opening-times    …Continue Reading Northampton Square Library closure on 17th June

#TakeABreak with CityLibrary this Summer

CityLibrary branded reusable mug and scrunchy bags.

With exam season here again, it’s time for CityLibrary to launch our #TakeABreak campaign. #TakeABreak is about highlighting how taking proper care of yourself can, and will, help you achieve better results….Continue Reading #TakeABreak with CityLibrary this Summer

24/7 opening for Summer exams

"24/7" written in neon colours.

The Northampton Square and Business libraries will be open 24 hours a day, seven days a week during the Summer exam period: starting with the Business Library going 24/7 from Tuesday April 11th, and ending at the Northampton Square Library at midnight on Friday June 3rd. Library staff will be available at Help Desks and…Continue Reading 24/7 opening for Summer exams

#TakeABreak this January

Happy new year! So, exam revision and coursework deadlines are a top priority right now. It’s a busy time of year trying to juggle competing demands and responsibilities. That’s why each year Library Services launches our #TakeABreak campaign. #TakeABreak is about highlighting how taking proper care of yourself can, and will, help you achieve better…Continue Reading #TakeABreak this January

24/7 opening for January exams

"24/7" written in neon colours.

The Northampton Square and Business libraries will be open 24 hours a day, seven days a week during the January exam period, from Monday 9th January to Friday 27th January, 2023 (Business until 20th January). Library staff will be available at Help Desks and roving around as usual, with a security team in place overnight….Continue Reading 24/7 opening for January exams

CityLibrary’s seasonal opening hours

GIF of College Building and snow falling in black & white.

The Northampton Square Library will be open from 10am to 6pm between Tuesday 27th and Saturday 31st December. The Library will close for New Year’s Day and then be open again on Monday 2nd January 2023, 10am to 6pm. Security staff will be on duty and yule be able to borrow items using the elf-service…Continue Reading CityLibrary’s seasonal opening hours

Library Loves Loaning Laptops

A hand reaching for a laptop and removing it from a cabinet.

Library Services are excited to announce that a laptop loan service for undergraduate students is now available from the Northampton Square Library, thanks to special funding from City’s undergraduate student hardship and widening participation programme….Continue Reading Library Loves Loaning Laptops